June 1st - The Official Start of Atlantic Hurricane Season

Hurricane season begins June 1st and runs through November 30th. The 2017 hurricane season is predicted to have above-average activity, so it is important to prepare for the possibility of a severe storm.

To prepare for a hurricane, it is important to keep your roof in mind. If you are located in a coastal state, schedule a roof inspection to get your roof ready for future storm(s).

Why Schedule an Inspection? While your roof is designed to withstand the elements, no roof is 100% immune to the damages of microbursts, heavy winds or hurricanes. Even roofs that are properly designed and installed can become damaged in a severe storm due to flying debris, pressure and wind uplift. Preventative maintenance is the best way to prepare your roof and can potentially save you thousands of dollars in future repairs.

Hurricane: When a storm's maximum sustained winds reach 74 mph. The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating, or category, based on a hurricane's maximum sustained winds. The higher the category, the greater the hurricane's potential for property damage.

Hurricanes originate in the Atlantic basin, which includes the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, the Eastern North Pacific Ocean, and, less frequently, the Central North Pacific Ocean. (Source: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, US Department of Commerce)In 2016, there were an average of 11.3 storms with 6.2 hurricanes and 1.7 with landfall in the United States. The predictions for 2017 are: 9-13 storms with 3-6 hurricanes and 1-3 major hurricanes. (Source: www.weatherworksinc.com)